Associations to the word «Mounting»

Wiktionary

MOUNTING, adjective. That continues to mount; steadily accumulating.
MOUNTING, verb. Present participle of mount
MOUNTING, noun. Something mounted; an attachment.
MOUNTING, noun. The act of one who mounts.
MOUNTING BLOCK, noun. (historical) A small block, often carved with steps, used for mounting or dismounting a horse at a pub, courthouse etc.

Dictionary definition

MOUNTING, noun. An event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.).
MOUNTING, noun. Framework used for support or display.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats